Lonely no more: Sad dog at Rama V pier gets new home
By Coconuts Bangkok


The dog was adopted yesterday after her photo went viral. Photo: Thanawan Thongporn/ Rungrot Kongpiban

BANGKOK: -- The lonely dog at Rama V pier, who was seen by locals looking out over the river over the last month as if she was looking for her owner, was adopted yesterday after her photo went viral.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894146-lonely-no-more-sad-dog-at-rama-v-pier-gets-new-home/

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And we're back! Harvard's Facebook page accessible
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Harvard University's Facebook page is accessible to Thai users again, a day after the university appeared to have blocked users across the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893891-thailand-banned-harvard-blocks-thai-users-from-its-facebook-page-over-dentist-drama/page-3?p=10410060#entry10410060

S. Korea shuts down joint industrial park with N. Korea
By YOUKYUNG LEE

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean workers on Thursday began shutting down a jointly run industrial park in North Korea, a move that will end, at least temporarily, the Koreas' last major cooperation project as punishment over Pyongyang's recent rocket launch.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894151-s-korea-shuts-down-joint-industrial-park-with-n-korea/

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Higher prices for both local and imported cigarettes now



BANGKOK: -- Prices of locally produced and imported cigarettes are now in effect after the cabinet gave approval to the Finance Ministry's proposal to increase excise tax on price and weight.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/893910-cost-of-cigarettes-in-thailand-rises-5-10-baht/page-3#entry10410111

NBTC to conclude license dispute in Feb



BANGKOK, 11 February 2016 (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will convene a meeting early next week to brainstorm ways to solve disputes between the broadcasting regulator and some digital TV operators.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894159-nbtc-to-conclude-license-dispute-in-february/

Aging cars ban on Bangkok streets denied

BANGKOK: -- The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) today dismissed a post in the social media that aging cars will be banned from Bangkok streets.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894163-proposals-to-take-aging-cars-off-bangkok-streets-denied/

Nok Air plane nearly hits hospital building

BANGKOK: -- A Nok Air plane from Don Mueang airport nearly hit an under construction hospital building while it made a landing amid heavy smog at Mae Sot airport yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894164-nok-air-plane-nearly-hits-hospital-building/

Security Lapses as Airport Reaches for Candles and Pencils Due to Power Failure
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


Krabi International Airport immigration officers check document details Wednesday by candlelight

KRABI — Travelers got an early start to Valentine’s Day yesterday at a romantically lit Krabi International Airport, where staff burned candles to keep things moving during a six-hour power outage and security lapse.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894165-security-lapses-as-krabi-airport-reaches-for-candles-and-pencils-due-to-power-failure/

Thailand all set for third phase of drug crackdown in the Golden Triangle


Featured image via United Nations

BANGKOK: -- The Golden Triangle and regions along the Mekong River are notorious for being one of the world’s most prolific drug-producing and trafficking areas.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894175-thailand-all-set-for-third-phase-of-drug-crackdown-in-the-golden-triangle/

Foreigner injured, minivan damaged by falling tree in Khao Lak
Eakkapop Thongtub


The driver of the minivan told police the tree hit a pylon before breaking into small pieces and hitting his vehicle. Photo: Khao Lak Rescue Centre

PHUKET: -- One man was injured and two vehicles damaged when high winds caused an old tree to fall on Takhua Pa-Thai Muang Rd near the Khao Lak police checkpoint in Phang Nga on Tuesday evening (Feb 9).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894177-foreigner-injured-minivan-damaged-by-falling-tree-in-khao-lak/

Phuket Governor urges parents to take Nong DJ lesson to heart
Suthicha Sirirat


Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada called on parents to take the miraculous survival of 3-year-old boy Jessadakorn Chaiyo, or “Nong DJ”, to heart and ramp up their vigilance to ensure children do not stray from home. Photo: Suthicha Sirirat

PHUKET: -- Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada has called on parents to take the miraculous survival of 3-year-old boy Jessadakorn Chaiyo, or “Nong DJ”, to heart and ramp up their vigilance to ensure children do not stray from home.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894179-phuket-governor-urges-parents-to-take-nong-dj-lesson-to-heart/

Oil prices expected to go down tomorrow



BANGKOK: -- Oil prices will be slashed again tomorrow as the market value of both diesel and benzene remains high.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894182-oil-prices-expected-to-go-down-tomorrow/

Chinese man drowns in Samui despite the best efforts of kind tourists to save him

KOH SAMUI: -- On Tuesday 9th of January at around 3pm a Chinese man was spotted in the ocean close to the Fair House Resort in south Chaweng.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894184-chinese-man-drowns-in-samui-despite-the-best-efforts-of-kind-tourists-to-save-him/

London's Black Cabs protest against Uber



LONDON: -- Thousands of London’s traditional Black Taxis blocked roads near parliament in protest on Wednesday against the car-sharing service app Uber, calling for government intervention.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894187-londons-black-cabs-protest-against-uber/

Jailed Spanish puppeteers freed after 'glorifying terrorism'



MADRID: -- Two puppeteers jailed for glorifying terrorism in Spain have been released Their detention on Saturday caused a public storm of words over speech freedom in a democracy.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894197-jailed-spanish-puppeteers-freed-after-glorifying-terrorism/

Two female suicide bombers kill over 60 in Nigeria



- More than 60 killed in twin bombing in Nigeria
- Two female suicide bombers blow themselves up
- Attack targets displaced people camp

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894213-two-female-suicide-bombers-kill-over-60-in-nigeria/

World powers arrive in Munich hoping to resurrect Syrian peace talks



MUNICH: -- US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Munich hoping to resurrect Syrian Peace talks . He’s pushing for a ceasefire for humanitarian aid to get through.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894214-world-powers-arrive-in-munich-hoping-to-resurrect-syrian-peace-talks/

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Police to implement enhanced technology for immigration screening

BANGKOK, 11 February 2016 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Police is set to integrate modern technology into the immigration screening process, assuring that all visitors will be properly handled in wake of the power shortage at Krabi Airport.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894165-security-lapses-as-krabi-airport-reaches-for-candles-and-pencils-due-to-power-failure/#entry10410703

PM calls for more efficient tackling of IP infringement



Bangkok, 11 February 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has asserted that the issue of intellectual property infringement must be dealt with efficiently to ensure confidence in the nation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894216-pm-prayut-calls-for-more-efficient-tackling-of-ip-infringement/

Portugal overturns presidential veto on gay adoption



LISBON: -- Portugal’s parliament has overturned a presidential veto on a bill legalising adoption by same-sex couples. The motion was supported by the ruling Socialists and their far-Left allies. Conservative President Anibal Cavaco Silva will have to sign the bill allowing same sex adoption into law before his term ends in March.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894218-portugal-overturns-presidential-veto-on-gay-adoption/

Thaivisa Video News 11 February



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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea says it will freeze all South Korean assets and equipment at jointly run factory park with South.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea says it will deport all South Korean nationals from jointly run factory park in North

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea responds to South Korea's closing of jointly run factory park by vowing to scrap two crucial cross-border communication hotlines.

Chiang Rai hosts largest international balloon festival in ASEAN



CHIANG RAI, 11 February 2016 (NNT) - Singha Corporation's Executive Vice President Rangsarit Laksitanonda and Managing Director Pongrat Luangtamrongcharoen have jointly launched ASEAN’s largest international balloon festival in Chiang Rai Province, titled "International Balloon Fiesta 2016.”

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894231-chiang-rai-hosts-largest-international-balloon-festival-in-asean/

Deputy Education Minister calls for changes to O-NET med school test following criticism

BANGKOK, 11 February 2016 (NTT) - The Deputy Education Minister has instructed administrators of the O-NET test for medical schools to revise the exam following harsh criticism in the online community, which indicated that the questions are excessively difficult.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894232-deputy-education-minister-calls-for-changes-to-o-net-med-school-test-following-criticism/

Ex-police chief elected FAT president



BANGKOK: -- Former national police chief Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang was overwhelmingly voted the new president of Football Association of Thailand in an election held this morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894236-former-thai-police-chief-somyot-elected-fat-president/

Public Transport Companies in Chiang Mai Promise to Improve Services
by CityNews

CityNews – An MOU was agreed upon between Chiang Mai public transportation representatives and the government to further improve the standards of pricing and customer service provided in the Chiang Mai on February 9.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894237-public-transport-companies-in-chiang-mai-promise-to-improve-services/

Madonna in Bangkok: The highlights, the wardrobe malfunction and the proposal
Sukhumvit News

BANGKOK -- Madonna has been rocking out at Impact Arena for her Rebel Heart Tour for the past two nights, showing us there’s still life in the old dog yet.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894267-madonna-in-bangkok-the-highlights-the-wardrobe-malfunction-and-the-proposal/

CPR brings tourist back to life
Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI: -- Rescue workers revived a Chinese tourist after she was pulled unconscious from Krabi waters by friends Tuesday afternoon.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894046-thailand-live-thursday-11-feb-2016/page-4#entry10411612

Massive granite slab kills one, critically injures another
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: One Myanmar national was killed and another seriously injured last night after an enormous slab of granite that they were delivering fell on them.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/894270-massive-granite-slab-kills-one-critically-injures-another/